The role of mechanics in biological and bio-inspired systems

Paul Egan, Robert Sinko, Philip R. LeDuc () and Sinan Keten ()
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Paul Egan: Biomedical Engineering, Computational Biology, and Biological Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University
Robert Sinko: Northwestern University
Philip R. LeDuc: Biomedical Engineering, Computational Biology, and Biological Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University
Sinan Keten: Northwestern University

Nature Communications, 2015, vol. 6, issue 1, 1-12

Abstract: There are many examples in nature of biological materials having developed interesting mechanical properties to enhance their functional performance. Here, Egan et al. review these materials and how they can inspire the design of biomimetic mechanical systems.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1038/ncomms8418

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